CSR need · Bihar
CSR projects in Nalanda
Nalanda has 2,317 government schools, 92% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and groundwater semi-critical. The figures below come from the School GIS list of government schools, CGWB's groundwater assessment and water quality tests, and the national census of water bodies.
Nalanda at a glance
| Measure | Nalanda |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 2,317: 1,353 primary, 766 up to class 8, 198 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 92% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 2 (0%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 2 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 76% (semi-critical), up 7 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 2,298, of which 326 not in use and 20 encroached |
School list as of the 2021 School GIS snapshot; water figures as on the linked pages.
Projects that fit
- Safe drinking water in schools: RO or fluoride-removal units with a rainwater tank, since tests found fluoride in Nalanda's groundwater.
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹87,000 to ₹1.4 lakh per recharge point with a 60 ft bore. See the cost in Nalanda.
- Pond and tank revival: 326 water bodies in Nalanda are not in use. Desilting a one-acre pond costs about ₹9 lakh to ₹15 lakh. See pond rejuvenation.
- Girls' toilets, handwashing stations and repairs, checked school by school against UDISE+ report cards.
Before funding
Shortlist schools from data, then check each against its UDISE+ report card and visit the best few with the headteacher and School Management Committee. Our school selection guide has a 100-point scorecard for this.
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Frequently asked questions
How many government schools are there in Nalanda?
2,317 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,353 primary only, 766 up to class 8 and 198 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Nalanda over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Nalanda used 76% (semi-critical) of its extractable groundwater.